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A pain in the brain: Dealing with migraines at work
Migraines are a widespread and often invisible health challenge that many professionals face. Whether you’re a line manager, supervisor, team leader or small business owner, chances are you’ve worked with someone who experiences them—even if they haven’t mentioned it. With an estimated 23.3% of adults aged 15-69 in the UK[...]
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Sleep soundly in Sleeptember (and year-round!)
Sleep takes up about one-third of our lives and is critical to our physical and mental health. Yet research shows that a third of us sleep for just five to six hours a night. September marks the start of The Sleep Charity’s annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember! Sleeptember is a month[...]
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Creating a safer workplace: Promoting suicide awareness and support
Suicide is a global crisis and much more common than people think. A staggering 1 in 5 experience suicidal thoughts and 1 in 15 people attempt suicide in their lifetime, with each death having a profound impact on families and communities. But suicide is preventable, and by raising awareness, starting[...]
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Investing in women’s health at work: A smart business strategy
In today’s competitive business environment, investing in employee health and wellbeing is not just a moral obligation but a strategic necessity. One crucial aspect that this investment often overlooks is women’s health. Women constitute nearly half of the UK workforce, occupying significant roles across all sectors. However, workplace health policies[...]
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How to support schizophrenia in the workplace
By guest blogger, Dr Judith Bird, qualified Clinical Health Psychologist specialising in assessing, diagnosing and treating complex mental health issues and Head of Mental Health at Medigold Health. It is estimated that 1 in 100 will experience an episode of schizophrenia at some point in their lives. Yet despite this,[...]
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Highlights from our Health Surveillance Conference Roadshow
We’re thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Health Surveillance Conference Roadshow, which took place in Milton Keynes and Sheffield. These events were fantastic opportunities for Medigold Health to update our technicians on the latest industry guidance, while also providing the perfect opportunity for some socialising with colleagues! What[...]
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Celebrating Pride Month: Voices of support from our colleagues
June is here, and with it comes the vibrant celebration of Pride Month! At Medigold Health, inclusivity is central to our culture. We know that we depend on diversity and ‘Recognition & Respect’ is one of our core values. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected,[...]
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Code Champion Announcements
At Medigold Health, we believe in recognising the outstanding contributions of our team members. That’s why we introduced our Code Champion initiative, to celebrate those individuals within our business who regularly demonstrate the qualities promoted by our Genetic Code: the core company values that we strive to live and breathe[...]
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What is Health Surveillance, and does my business need it?
Introduction: 1.8 million UK workers are currently suffering from new or long-standing work-related ill health issues. As an employer, it is crucial that you take measures to prevent any adverse impact of work on the health of your workforce. Depending on the work your employees do, health surveillance could be[...]
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